100for100 - Greatest LUFC Players 20-16
01 May 2019 10:54 am, by YorkshireSquare
Back in 2005 we compiled a list of the 100 Greatest Leeds Players Ever. In the time that has passed since 2005 nearly 200 more players have donned the white shirt of Leeds United. Some of those who were fresh in the memory when the initial vote was taken may have faded in the memories over the years and some players may no be looked on with greater fondness. As such we have updated the 100 Greatest Leeds United Players Ever to give you our 100for100 in our centenary year. Last time in our countdown we profiled Gary Speed, Lee Chapman, Tony Currie, Tony Yeboah and Bobby Collins. Now we bring you players 20 to 16…
20) Harry Kewell (1995-2003)
Country: Australia | DOB: 22/09/1978 | Position: Midfielder | Apps: 242 | Goals: 63
A product of the Australian Institute of Sports, Harry was a member of LUFC's superb 1996-97 FA Youth Cup-winning team and debuted at left back in early 1996. With power, pace, courage and and a great footballing brain, his enormous potential was recognised by his fellow professionals when he was voted young player of the year and third overall in 1999-2000, when his worth was rated at £20m. While Kewell's performances in his first three years brought a drooling collection of admirers, his Achilles injury caused him to miss the initial part of 2000-01, but his return coincided with United's charge to the ECL semi-final. His form dipped the following season but, switched to striker by Venables, he scored several classic goals, including a superb header against Man U. The Australian International made 227 starts, with a further 15 from the bench and scored 63 goals.
Read more about Harry Kewell on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
19) Mark Viduka (2000-2004)
Country: Australia | DOB: 09/10/1975 | Position: Forward | Apps: 166 | Goals: 72
Australian born and of Croatian parentage, he signed for Croatia Zagreb from Melbourne Knights in 1995 where his three year stay yielded 40 goals in 84 games. He signed with Glasgow Celtic for £3.5m and took the Scottish league by storm, scoring 27 goals and winning Scottish Player of the Year. He was signed by United in 2000 for £6m to add the power to an otherwise lightweight forward line. A memorable four goals at home to Liverpool gained him instant approval from the Leeds fans and he finished with an impressive 22 goals in that first season. 2001-02 yielded a further 16 and he was constantly linked with AS Roma. Fortunately for United he was there to help stave off relegation with 22 goals in all in 2002-03. After his most unproductive season in 2003-04 he left for Middlesborough for £4.5m. He made 162 starts, and 4 from the bench and scored 72 times.
Read more about Mark Viduka on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
18) Tony Dorigo (1991-1997)
Country: England | DOB: 31/12/1965 | Position: Defender | Apps: 208 | Goals: 5
Born Melbourne in 1965. Tony joined Aston Villa in 1982 and won 11 England under 21 caps before a 475,000 move to Chelsea in 1987. In his four years at Stamford Bridge he gained 6 of his 15 full caps and a Second Division championship medal and also scored the winner when Chelsea lifted the 1990 Zenith Cup at Wembley. He was signed by Howard Wilkinson for £1.3m in 1991 to solve the problem left back position and became United's best player in that position since Terry Cooper. His cultured play, positional sense and lightening speed saw him send a stream of crosses, many converted by Lee Chapman. He was no slouch in the goalscoring stakes scoring in the 4-3 Charity Shield win over Liverpool and was also dangerous with free kicks anywhere within scoring range. Made 204 starts and another 4 off the bench with 6 goals.
Read more about Tony Dorigo on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
17) Mick Jones (1967-1975)
Country: England | DOB: 24/04/1945 | Position: Forward | Apps: 312 | Goals: 111
3 England Caps were scant reward for all the effort Mick Jones put in a game, particularly for LUFC! His partnership with Allan Clarke was a deadly formation yet was never tried at International level. The pair's contrasting styles, Jones' aggressive non-stop strong running and Clarke's delicate skills, proved an outstanding attacking combination. He joined Leeds in 1967 becoming their first £100,000 player. Winner of two championship medals, an FA Cup medal (who could ever forget his raw courage to make the trek to receive it) and two Inter Cities Fairs Winners Medals. After 308 games and 111 goals he finally succumbed to his injuries and retired in 1975.
Read more about Mick Jones on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
16) Terry Cooper (1961-1975)
Country: England | DOB: 12/07/1944 | Position: Defender | Apps: 350 | Goals: 11
Joined Leeds in 1961 as left winger, but Revie was unable to place him in the first team on a regular basis until 1967, when "T.C." replaced Bell at left back. Initially dependant on Hunter for defensive cover, he developed in ability and confidence in the following seasons, resulting in 20 full caps for England. T.C.'s old skills as a winger led him on many a foray down the left, to pass unerringly to the Leeds forwards - but it was he who scored the goal which won Leeds the League Cup in 1968. A broken leg at Stoke in 1972 subdued him somewhat and in 1974, after 240 games for Leeds, he moved on to Middlesboro', then spells at both Bristol clubs and Doncaster.
Read more about Terry Cooper on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
For the full 100 players check out our 100 Greatest Ever Leeds Players...
20) Harry Kewell (1995-2003)
Country: Australia | DOB: 22/09/1978 | Position: Midfielder | Apps: 242 | Goals: 63
A product of the Australian Institute of Sports, Harry was a member of LUFC's superb 1996-97 FA Youth Cup-winning team and debuted at left back in early 1996. With power, pace, courage and and a great footballing brain, his enormous potential was recognised by his fellow professionals when he was voted young player of the year and third overall in 1999-2000, when his worth was rated at £20m. While Kewell's performances in his first three years brought a drooling collection of admirers, his Achilles injury caused him to miss the initial part of 2000-01, but his return coincided with United's charge to the ECL semi-final. His form dipped the following season but, switched to striker by Venables, he scored several classic goals, including a superb header against Man U. The Australian International made 227 starts, with a further 15 from the bench and scored 63 goals.
Read more about Harry Kewell on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
19) Mark Viduka (2000-2004)
Country: Australia | DOB: 09/10/1975 | Position: Forward | Apps: 166 | Goals: 72
Australian born and of Croatian parentage, he signed for Croatia Zagreb from Melbourne Knights in 1995 where his three year stay yielded 40 goals in 84 games. He signed with Glasgow Celtic for £3.5m and took the Scottish league by storm, scoring 27 goals and winning Scottish Player of the Year. He was signed by United in 2000 for £6m to add the power to an otherwise lightweight forward line. A memorable four goals at home to Liverpool gained him instant approval from the Leeds fans and he finished with an impressive 22 goals in that first season. 2001-02 yielded a further 16 and he was constantly linked with AS Roma. Fortunately for United he was there to help stave off relegation with 22 goals in all in 2002-03. After his most unproductive season in 2003-04 he left for Middlesborough for £4.5m. He made 162 starts, and 4 from the bench and scored 72 times.
Read more about Mark Viduka on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
All White: Leeds United's 100 Greatest Players
By Jon Howe and Andrew Dalton
For a different perspective on the 100 greatest Leeds players of all time check out All White by Jon Howe and Andrew Dalton. A celebration of Leeds United's greatest 100 players. Definitive and official, All White offers a perspective on the history of the club, combining stories and expert insights into the players with telling facts and statistics. From Bremner and Batty, Chapman and Charles to Smudger and Sniffer, the book gives a real sense of how these heroic, combative, iconic characters could affect the moods and the lives of fans over the decades - all contributing to the rollercoaster drama that is pure Leeds.
18) Tony Dorigo (1991-1997)
Country: England | DOB: 31/12/1965 | Position: Defender | Apps: 208 | Goals: 5
Born Melbourne in 1965. Tony joined Aston Villa in 1982 and won 11 England under 21 caps before a 475,000 move to Chelsea in 1987. In his four years at Stamford Bridge he gained 6 of his 15 full caps and a Second Division championship medal and also scored the winner when Chelsea lifted the 1990 Zenith Cup at Wembley. He was signed by Howard Wilkinson for £1.3m in 1991 to solve the problem left back position and became United's best player in that position since Terry Cooper. His cultured play, positional sense and lightening speed saw him send a stream of crosses, many converted by Lee Chapman. He was no slouch in the goalscoring stakes scoring in the 4-3 Charity Shield win over Liverpool and was also dangerous with free kicks anywhere within scoring range. Made 204 starts and another 4 off the bench with 6 goals.
Read more about Tony Dorigo on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
17) Mick Jones (1967-1975)
Country: England | DOB: 24/04/1945 | Position: Forward | Apps: 312 | Goals: 111
3 England Caps were scant reward for all the effort Mick Jones put in a game, particularly for LUFC! His partnership with Allan Clarke was a deadly formation yet was never tried at International level. The pair's contrasting styles, Jones' aggressive non-stop strong running and Clarke's delicate skills, proved an outstanding attacking combination. He joined Leeds in 1967 becoming their first £100,000 player. Winner of two championship medals, an FA Cup medal (who could ever forget his raw courage to make the trek to receive it) and two Inter Cities Fairs Winners Medals. After 308 games and 111 goals he finally succumbed to his injuries and retired in 1975.
Read more about Mick Jones on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
16) Terry Cooper (1961-1975)
Country: England | DOB: 12/07/1944 | Position: Defender | Apps: 350 | Goals: 11
Joined Leeds in 1961 as left winger, but Revie was unable to place him in the first team on a regular basis until 1967, when "T.C." replaced Bell at left back. Initially dependant on Hunter for defensive cover, he developed in ability and confidence in the following seasons, resulting in 20 full caps for England. T.C.'s old skills as a winger led him on many a foray down the left, to pass unerringly to the Leeds forwards - but it was he who scored the goal which won Leeds the League Cup in 1968. A broken leg at Stoke in 1972 subdued him somewhat and in 1974, after 240 games for Leeds, he moved on to Middlesboro', then spells at both Bristol clubs and Doncaster.
Read more about Terry Cooper on Oz Whites fantastic Leeds United FC History website.
For the full 100 players check out our 100 Greatest Ever Leeds Players...
